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Certified Nursing Assistant

Wexford Health Sources, Rushville, IL, United States


Overview
POSITION:

Certified Nursing Assistant

SCHEDULE:

Full-Time / 6am-2pm / Rotating days off and every other weekend

LOCATION:

Rushville, IL

FACILITY:

Rushville Treatment and Detention Facility

PAY RATE:

$20 hourly

MORE than just a paycheck.

About Wexford Health
Wexford Health Sources, Inc.

is one of the nation\'s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped millions of justice-involved patients receive medical and mental health services. The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds, and our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient\'s first experience with quality, compassionate health care. We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career; you become part of a team\-a family\-whose mission is to care for patients who cannot care for themselves. You change lives. You make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do more, then look at Wexford Health.

Benefits
Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

Performance check-ins with annual merit increase

Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement saving plan with match

Company-paid short-term disability

Healthcare and dependent care spending account

Continuing education options

Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager and clinical supervision from the Director of Nursing, Registered Nurses, Medical Director and/or DHS personnel as appropriate, the CNA will assist nursing staff with daily operations.

Duties / Responsibilities

Assists inmates with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing and other related tasks.

Assists in checking vital signs, height and weight as assigned; collects and maintains records of fluid intake and output; reports on the condition of inmates.

Follows established infection control practices and emergency protocols.

Assists inmates in wheel chairs, on stretchers and ambulating.

Promotes and encourages patient hydration and elimination.

Assists inmates with ambulation, turning and repositioning, and range of motion activities.

Cleans bedside units, workrooms and equipment; assists nursing staff with washing and sterilizing equipment.

Prepares and maintains written reports and records as assigned.

Assists with medications ordinarily self-administered when specifically ordered by a physician.

Responds to call lights promptly and courteously.

Receives formal and on-the-job training in the theory and techniques of direct care support.

Receives close supervision; work is reviewed through inspections and observations.

Maintains confidentiality of inmate records.

Approaches change in a positive manner.

Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director.

Accepts constructive criticism in stressful situations.

Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, perform other duties as required or assigned.

Conforms to Wexford Health Sources, Inc., and facility regulations as appropriate, including dress code, schedule/time sheet, safety and security regulations, and the procedure for sick leave/vacation time/education seminars.

The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.

Job Requirements
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Licensing

CERTIFICATION:

Nursing Assistant certificate

EDUCATION:

Completion of a certification program from an accredited Nursing Assistant program

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

0-2 years. Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system

EOE/M/F/D/V

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